Kohima, India

Full City Profile

99,039 Population 32,051/sq mi density
4,800 ft Elevation 1,463 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Kohima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 71.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation4,800 ft (1,463 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density32,051/sq mi
Coordinates25.6747°N, 94.1110°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.9"
89% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

314 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 3, 2016 29 km W of Imph?l, India M6.7 107 km
May 6, 1995 109 km SE of Phek, India M6.4 141 km
Feb 4, 2011 62 km E of W?ngjing, India M6.2 131 km
Jan 9, 2013 66 km SE of Phek, India M5.8 102 km
Jan 7, 2018 86 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.6 131 km
Jul 1, 2012 21 km ESE of Phek, India M5.6 59 km
Apr 5, 1999 29 km WNW of Imph?l, India M5.6 96 km
May 2, 1998 115 km SE of Phek, India M5.5 146 km
Mar 5, 2025 64 km E of Wāngjing, India M5.4 138 km
Nov 6, 2013 24 km SSW of Num?ligarh, India M5.4 94 km
May 11, 2012 19 km N of Hoj?i, India M5.4 134 km
Dec 20, 1991 12 km SE of Lakhipur, India M5.4 147 km
Apr 30, 1990 36 km SW of Bok?kh?t, India M5.3 116 km
Jun 23, 1991 Assam, India M5.3 141 km
Aug 30, 2009 74 km SE of Phek, India M5.3 109 km
Apr 10, 2001 99 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.3 150 km
Feb 15, 2005 51 km ESE of W?ngjing, India M5.2 145 km
Mar 25, 1992 114 km SE of Phek, India M5.2 144 km
Jul 2, 2000 63 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.2 142 km
Jan 10, 1990 63 km E of W?ngjing, India M5.2 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Unnamed (1997).

Year Name Category Closest
1997 Unnamed Category 2 62 km
1997 Unnamed Category 1 271 km
1991 Unnamed Category 3 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 1.1 in
March 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
April 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
May 71°F (22°C) 7.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 13.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 14.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 13.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 56°F (13°C) 0.3 in Driest

Kohima has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 54°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and December the driest (0.3").

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